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Abdominal muscles- main actions
movement science 1- physical therapy
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Graduate
11/12/2009
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obliquus externus abdominis
 Definition
flex trunk (bilat), rotation of trunk to opposite side, ipilateral lateral bending of trunk, tilts pelvis anteriorly
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obliquus internus abdominis
 Definition
flex trunk (bilat), rotation of trunk to same side, ipsilateral lateral bending of trunk, increases abdominal pressure
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transverse abdominis
 Definition
contricts (flattens) abdomen, forced expiration
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transverse abdominis
 Definition
contricts (flattens) abdomen, forced expiration
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rectus abdominis
 Definition
flex of spine, posterior tilt
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